First visitors to Hạ Long Bay in Year of Dragon

February 10, 2024 - 10:36
Quảng Ninh Province welcomed the first group of tourists to visit Hạ Long Bay on the first day of Tết.

HÀ NỘI — On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Quảng Ninh Province welcomed the first group of tourists to "xông đất" (a traditional Vietnamese custom of visiting a place at the beginning of a new year for luck) Hạ Long Bay.

Chairman of Quảng Ninh Province People's Committee Cao Tường Huy personally offered flowers and lucky money to the tourists. — VNA/VNS Photo Đức Hiếu
A Korean tourist smiles with joy upon arriving at Hạ Long Bay. — VNA/VNS Photo Đức Hiếu
The staff of the Hạ Long Bay Management Board check tickets before the tourists board the ship to tour Hạ Long Bay. — VNA/VNS Photo Đức Hiếu
Chairman of Quảng Ninh Province People's Committee extends Tết greetings to officials on duty at the Hạ Long International Cruise Port. — VNA/VNS Photo Đức Hiếu

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